Category Manager II, Commercial Brass

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Vacation Time

Holidays

Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gifts

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is hiring a Category Manager II for Commercial Brass. This role leads strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across assigned spend areas.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in sourcing or category management within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes category strategies aligned to business objectives, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier alignment, and long-term value delivery.
• Manages complex, multi-year supplier relationships and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support business needs.
• Leads sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Drives spend analysis, develops cost savings pipelines, and implements corrective actions to meet financial targets.
• Analyzes market trends, pricing, and supply conditions to inform sourcing strategies and mitigate risk.
• Provides leadership and oversight to sourcing/project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to drive efficiency and innovation across sourcing and supply chain.
• Tracks and reports on KPIs, category performance, and sourcing progress to leadership.

Skills

7+ years of experience in sourcing, c​

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)

Job description

Category Manager II, Commercial Brass

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic management of sourcing and category activities across assigned spend areas, supporting global business units and operations. This role develops and executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, and partners cross-functionally to ensure cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives are achieved. The position drives spend optimization, supplier alignment, and continuous improvement while delivering against financial and operational targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and executes category strategies aligned to business objectives, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier alignment, and long-term value delivery.
• Manages complex, multi-year supplier relationships and partners with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, operations, supply chain, product management) to support business needs.
• Leads sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation (pricing, terms, service levels, inventory, and risk considerations).
• Drives spend analysis, develops cost savings pipelines, and implements corrective actions to ensure delivery against financial targets.
• Analyzes market trends, pricing, and supply conditions to inform sourcing strategies and mitigate risk.
• Provides leadership and oversight to sourcing/project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of initiatives.
• Identifies and implements process improvements, driving efficiency, innovation, and simplification across sourcing and supply chain activities.
• Tracks and reports on KPIs, category performance, and sourcing progress to leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred) 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Salary

The Salary Range: $112,000-163,000

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Our Story & Culture

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.